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Green Dragon Canyon is a canyon located along the Owyhee River in southwestern Idaho, United States. [1]

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References

  1. Preusch, Matthew (18 April 2009). "Scenery and side trips make an Owyhee River trip special". The Oregonian . Retrieved 30 June 2012.